Black Panther #13
Marvel Comics • Black Panther Vol. 1
Writer
Ed Hannigan
Interior Artist
Jerry Bingham
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
January 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Black Panther battles the soldiers of Kiber the Cruel atop a windswept summit. This issue concludes the Kiber the Cruel storyline, featuring T'Challa attempting to rescue his friends and defeating the energy-draining villain.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; significant corner blunting and minor rounding especially on the bottom right; noticeable color rub and edge wear along the bottom; spine appears slightly worn with potential minor splits at the tips.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 4.0): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Standard US editions in mid-grade typically sell for $10-$20; UK price variants generally command a similar price or a very slight premium to specialist collectors, though they are often harder to move in lower grades.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the final market value of the comic in this condition. It is a great reader copy or 'filler' for a run.
Notable Features
This is the rare 12p UK Price Variant, which was printed simultaneously with the US version for distribution in the United Kingdom. Includes cover art by the legendary Jack Kirby. Features Kiber the Cruel.
Authentication Notes
The 12p price stamp and 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner are authentic markers of a late-1970s Marvel UK distribution copy. Paper stock shows age-appropriate off-white to cream coloration.